Le’Veon Bell Wants to Face Vontaze Burfict in Boxing Match

Could the two former NFL foes meet in the ring?

Former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell and former Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict have a long history linked to Burfict’s tackle on Bell in 2015 that left the running back with a torn MCL.

Bell has not forgotten about the play that injured him involving Burfict, who was linked to various other plays in his career that led many to characterize him as a dirty player. Now, Bell wants to box Burfict to settle old scores.

“There is, it’s just that this person is not a boxer,” Bell said, after being asked if there was anyone he wanted to fight on the Misfits Boxing podcast. “It’s someone from football. They had purposely injured me. I don’t think I want to say the name, but people who watched my career when I hurt my knee, people know. Yeah, people know. I would love to put my hands on him in the ring.”

Burfict saw Bell’s comments, and took the high road on Instagram.

“[Le’Veon Bell] why we lookin to fight? Why not show everyone WE can change the narrative. Let’s show the world WE can squash beef in other ways than boxing. Let’s meet and compete on the golf course. Get some charities involved so WE can help people in need and show kids that we resolved our differences to make the world a better place.”

Bell is 1–1 in his boxing career, but clearly would like to break his .500 record with a fight against one of his most hated football rivals.